Cost to Run a Box Fan in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.26 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.11
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.26
18 kWh
Per year
$39.20
219 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.60 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.26 | $39.20 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.53 | $78.40 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.26 per month, or $39.20 per year.
Is running a box fan in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $3.26 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.